ocr: Oficially a democracy since its inception, in practice South Korea was ruled by military dictators until 1987, when the Sixth Republic established multiparty democratic politics. Main Political Issues Corruption President Kim Young-Sam's anti-corruption program has been popular with voters, and has succeeded in purging his enemies. Pushing the process too far, however, risks antagonizing the military and splitting his party. The economy South Korea's growth slowed to 4.8% in 1992 - poor by Korean standards. The debate is moving in favor of state intervention in the economy. Faction-led parties ...
